This issue is devoted in its entirety to an overview of Vermont’s territorial growth and development. Beginning with the earliest French settlement in 1666 it concludes with its admittance as the 14th State in 1791.
Written by J. Kevin Graffagnino of the University of Vermont, the article is rich in particulars including border disputes, sale of towns, and effects of the Revolution on its inhabitants.
Six full page maps accompany the text, with additional notes for further research.An excellent summation for those interested in the origins of Vermont.